Learning Support Assistant - To support an individual child

sidneystringerprimary; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Primary Academy in Coventry is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support an individual child. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher to enable access to learning and assist with managing activities, both in class and in other teaching areas.

The role requires good numeracy and literacy, prior experience with children, and an interest in working with pupils. Term-time hours with 5 training days are included.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Evidence of having worked with children.
• A positive interest in working with children.
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of safeguarding.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and foundational learning programmes.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual child with learning and care needs.
• Assist the class teacher with learning activities and classroom management.
• Help enable access to learning and support participation.
• Work in the classroom or other teaching areas as required.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Experience with children

Interest in working with children

Knowledge of policies and safeguarding

Understanding of National Curriculum

Relationship building with colleagues

Job description

# Learning Support Assistant - To support an individual childEmployer: Sidney Stringer Primary AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 1 YearSalary: Grade 2 £19,523 - £19,830Posted: 11th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573388Job Reference: Learning Support Assistant 1-1* Share :* PrintWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting an individual child.**Job overview**Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with special education needs. This will include working with an individul child with an Education Heath Care Plan. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas.**Working hours**32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am. to 3.30pmTerm time only to include 5 teacher training days**Job requirements*** Good numeracy and literacy skills* Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity* A positive interest in working with children* Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.* General understanding of National Curriculum, the foundation stage and other basic learning programmes* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues**Why join us?**As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.**Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September 2026**### AttachmentsLSA 2026 1-1.docx (1)\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Sidney Stringer Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.